How To Replace A Garage Door Spring Tensioner

You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

How to replace a garage door spring tensioner.

If the garage door spring snakes after tightening the set screws repeat the process and stretch the spring half as much as before. Can you repair a garage door tension spring yourself. Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed. My buddy ed had a garage door spring break after 20 years and he was initially intimidated by people telling him how dangerous they are to replace and tha.

This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel.

If you use the correct tools and follow our instructions you can rebuild the entire torsion spring system in just a few hours without any side. Larger commercial and industrial overhead garage door torsion springs are stretched as much as an inch. Climb up on a sturdy ladder beside the winding cone at the end of. This video applies t.